- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, AL
Southlawn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southlawn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010243001111
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southlawn Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southlawn Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southlawn Middle School ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Southlawn Middle School shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 010243001111 · Montgomery, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15.9:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Southlawn Middle School shrank from 544 students in 2022-23 to 485 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Southlawn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 494
Southlawn Middle School
494 students
What this shows Southlawn Middle School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southlawn Middle School compares
Southlawn Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 59% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 199 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
White 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Southlawn Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southlawn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southlawn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Montgomery
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Brewbaker Middle School
Standard public school
806 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Carr Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Goodwyn Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Capitol Heights Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Bellingrath Middle School
Standard public school
583 students
Floyd Middle School
Standard public school
525 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southlawn Middle School
How many students attend Southlawn Middle School?
Southlawn Middle School has 494 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 485 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southlawn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southlawn Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southlawn Middle School?
93.4% of students at Southlawn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southlawn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southlawn Middle School is African American at 72.9% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southlawn Middle School?
Southlawn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southlawn Middle School rank among middle schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Southlawn Middle School ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Southlawn Middle School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.